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Limnology course supports WCSU initiatives to engage in community partnerships: WCSU students study ecological balance and biodiversity of local lakes
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Limnology course supports WCSU initiatives to engage in community partnerships: WCSU students study ecological balance and biodiversity of local lakes

January 4, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Graduate biology students at Western Connecticut State University have taken their studies from the classroom to the waters of the region’s largest […]

WCSU to present ‘New Works — New Voices’ virtual production series
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WCSU to present ‘New Works — New Voices’ virtual production series

November 24, 2020March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — The Department of Theatre Arts at Western Connecticut State University will present “New Works – New Voices,” a virtual production series dedicated […]

Former WCSU Nursing professor publishes first novel
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Former WCSU Nursing professor publishes first novel

November 12, 2020December 1, 2021 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Dr. Andrea O’Connor was a newly licensed lawyer, focusing on elder law, estate planning and probate. One of her first assignments was […]

WCSU Alumni Association recognizes two nursing ‘heroes’
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WCSU Alumni Association recognizes two nursing ‘heroes’

November 5, 2020December 1, 2021 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Western Connecticut State University Nursing alumnae Melissa Todice and Elsa Cunha have been designated as heroes by the WCSU Alumni Association for […]

Marques becomes next director of Kathwari Honors Program
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Marques becomes next director of Kathwari Honors Program

November 2, 2020December 1, 2021 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Sabrina Marques’s work as an artist and educator has taken her on many journeys. She has traveled from New York to Connecticut […]

 Nov. 5 online event features Art21 episode and discussion with artist Tanya Aguiniga: WCSU presents ‘Borderlands’ virtual screening and artist Q&A
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Nov. 5 online event features Art21 episode and discussion with artist Tanya Aguiniga: WCSU presents ‘Borderlands’ virtual screening and artist Q&A

November 2, 2020March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Artists whose works draw inspiration from the region around the U.S.-Mexican border will be featured in a free virtual screening on Thursday, […]

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Student crew to present election night coverage of key races and issues : WCSU’s 10th annual ‘Election Connection’ show to stream live on Nov. 3

October 19, 2020March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN.  — In this extraordinary year of pandemic that has transformed the educational experience, members of a spirited student crew at Western Connecticut State University […]

Public invited to join virtual event on Sept. 28: Lake symposium series continues at WCSU
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Public invited to join virtual event on Sept. 28: Lake symposium series continues at WCSU

September 25, 2020December 1, 2021 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — The Western Connecticut State University Integrative Biological Diversity graduate program, WCSU Finding Our Way Office of Science Education Outreach and Praxair will […]

Fifth District candidates debate virtually on Oct. 5
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Fifth District candidates debate virtually on Oct. 5

September 24, 2020December 1, 2021 hills

DANBURY, Conn. — Fifth District Congressional candidates will debate at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in a virtual event produced by students at […]

Course offers perspectives on economic challenges and policies during health crisis: WCSU students explore economic impact of Covid-19 pandemic
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Course offers perspectives on economic challenges and policies during health crisis: WCSU students explore economic impact of Covid-19 pandemic

September 21, 2020March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — The Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the learning experience for students in Connecticut and around the world, and undergraduates at Western Connecticut State […]

Local middle schooler wins NOAA B-Wet Stewardship Award
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Local middle schooler wins NOAA B-Wet Stewardship Award

July 21, 2020December 1, 2021 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Danbury resident Eva George recently received First Place honors in the Western Connecticut State University 2020 NOAA B-WET Stewardship Competition. George attends […]

Nealon works with WCSU biologist to reestablish native aquatic plant: WCSU graduate student’s project promotes biodiversity in Norwalk River
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Nealon works with WCSU biologist to reestablish native aquatic plant: WCSU graduate student’s project promotes biodiversity in Norwalk River

July 20, 2020March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — The disappearance of the hornleaf riverweed from many Connecticut rivers over the past century in the wake of widespread dam building and […]

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